Harlem Hospital

As part of a major renovation of this historic hospital founded in 1887, HOK felt it was vital to bring the hospital's history and charm to the general community. Their idea of creating a huge glass facade depicting iconic murals from inside the hospital could be implemented only one way: with digital in-glass printing using weather-resistant digital ceramic inks.

The full-color building facade made of 429 glass panels faithfully replicates the colors and style of 1930s Harlem art and culture; it stands up to New York's famous weather extremes; and it looks equally good from inside and outside, in daytime and at night.

The paintings were made by an artist from the 30's called Vertis Hayes, which created a series called "The pursuit of Happiness", and represents the cultural value the architects were seeking.

ARCHITECT

HOK

GLASS PROCESSOR

GGI

PRINTED AREA

3676 sqm

12,000 sqf

NUMBER OF PANELS

429

TYPE OF GLASS

Laminated, IG Unit

PHOTOGRAPHS

Paul Warchol